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HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, it is now 3.45 pm. If there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting—which I am advised is singularly unlikely—the Committee will adjourn as soon as the…19 Mar 2024HANSARDBiomass: Power GenerationMy Lords, on the general subject of renewable energy, in the announcement yesterday of two new gas-fired power stations, an announcement was also made that there were times when…13 Mar 2024HANSARDWar Widows: Ex Gratia Pension PaymentMy Lords, there is just a fraction of time left. Would my noble friend be kind enough to confirm to the House that, in parliamentary terms, there is no such person as a “noble…05 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillI must advise the House that, if Amendment 4 is agreed to, I cannot call Amendment 5, due to pre-emption.04 Mar 2024HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, I apologise for my extremely croaky voice; there is a bug going round, so I am told. If there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting, the Committee will…05 Feb 2024HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, as is usual on these occasions, I must advise the Grand Committee that if there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting—I am told that that is unlikely—the…29 Jan 2024HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, I begin, as is normal, by advising the Grand Committee that if there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting, which is distinctly possible, the Committee will…22 Jan 2024HANSARDHydrogen HeatingWhen my noble friend helpfully lists forms of alternative renewable energy, could he be kind enough to include tidal?11 Dec 2023HANSARDArrangement of BusinessI am obliged to advise the Grand Committee—although I think it is singularly unlikely that we will have a Division—that if there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting,…11 Dec 2023HANSARDCode of Practice on Reasonable Steps to be taken by a Trade Union (Minimum Service Levels)I was so fascinated by the noble Baroness’s speech.06 Dec 2023HANSARDRail FaresWill my noble friend bring his undoubted acumen to bear, in addition to the rail fares, to simplifying buying tickets to park at railway stations, where you virtually need a…27 Nov 2023HANSARDNo-fault EvictionsDoes my noble friend agree that there is a possibility of the law of unintended consequences in this context, for instance when a landlord requires to occupy the let premises…26 Oct 2023HANSARDCarbon Capture and Storage Infrastructure FundCan my noble friend bring the House up to date on the Government’s support for tidal power?16 Oct 2023HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, if there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting, which I think is likely, this Committee will adjourn as soon as the Division Bells are rung and resume after…13 Sept 2023HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, should there be a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting, which I am told is distinctly probable, the Committee will adjourn as soon as the Division Bells are rung…06 Sept 2023HANSARD2030 Emissions Reduction Target: HeatingMy Lords, would my noble friend please put greater emphasis on the development of tidal energy, which would greatly reduce carbon emissions? I think he will tell us that the…05 Sept 2023HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe Question is that this Motion be agreed to. As many as are of that opinion will say content—05 Sept 2023HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy Lords, I apologise to the noble and learned Baroness, Lady Butler-Sloss, for not allowing her to speak. I thought that we had come to the end of this piece of business.05 Sept 2023HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, I should advise the Grand Committee that if there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting, this Committee will adjourn as soon as the Division Bells are rung…12 Jul 2023HANSARDGreat British RailwaysDoes my noble friend find echoes in the exchanges this afternoon of that old adage of the steam train going up and then down the hill: “I think I can. I think I can. I think I…28 Jun 2023